Air adventures - flightseeing and heli-tours over Queenstown Lakes, Fiordland National Park, glaciers and the Southern Alps.

Queenstown - Shopping, Dining and Entertainment

Queenstown is home to some of New Zealand’s best restaurants and almost every kind of national and international cuisine is on offer here. Let us know if you have special requirements and we can point you in the right direction.

If you’re looking for some special local produce or a unique souvenir, Queenstown has many options in a small space. Just wander through the CBD to find everything from exclusive boutique clothing, through fine arts and sculpture, to local produce and crafts.

Just out of town you’ll find wineries, a cheesery and many local artist studios.

Queenstown has an active night life and music scene with many live bands playing every week. Ask at our service desk for the latest copy of the Mountain Scene which lists a gig guide of what’s on.

If you’re feeling flush, Sky City and the Steamer Wharf casinos are open every day until late.

Beyond Queenstown

Queenstown is a great base for touring around the Central Otago and Souther Lakes districts as well as the Fiordland and Mount Aspiring National Parks -World Heritage Areas. If you've got your own transport ask us for advice on routes and journey times - it always takes longer than you expect and some roads are not advisable in winter. If you are hoping to join a tour our staff can help you find and book the one that you want.

Arrowtown is an old gold rush town with plenty of history and character. The museum is well worth a visit.

Te Anau is the gateway to Fiordland National Park's pristine rainforest and the un-missable trips to Milford and Doubtful Sounds. Don’t be put off by poor weather as these trips are incredible in any circumstances and in the rain you see the rainforest at its best with water pouring in sheets off sheer cliffs. You’ll often also see some of the region’s unique dolphins and seals.

Wanaka is home to the region’s most popular event - the Warbirds over Wanaka air show - and is also the location of one of the favourite family attractions, Puzzling World. It’s a very scenic day trip from Queenstown.

American Express Queenstown Winter Festival

Queenstown Winter festival

Icons don't just happen overnight; the American Express Queenstown Winter Festival 2016 has been 40+ glorious years in the making.

Way back in 1975 a bunch of locals decided that the start of winter was a great excuse to have a party.

Since then the Winter Festival has evolved into New Zealand's biggest celebration of winter. It's a ten day extravanganza of Queenstown's unique culture and community with street parties, fireworks, international and local acts, comedy, family fun, and plenty of mountain mayhem.

Town will be a-buzz with around 45,000 people celebrating the arrival of winter in true Queenstown style. Come celebrate with us!